What is ISO 8099-2 about?
ISO 8099 series covers small craft waste systems, ISO 8099-2 is one of the parts of a series of documents that specifies requirements for the design, construction, and installation of sewage treatment systems on small craft.
ISO 8099-2 does not address waste retention systems, nor accidental discharge prevention of pollutants (e.g., oil, fuel) overboard and does not address the technical discharge limits of a sewage treatment unit, subject to certain international as well as national regulations.
Who is ISO 8099-2 for?
ISO 8099-2 on small craft waste systems is applicable to:
- Sewage treatment systems manufacturers for small crafts
- Sewage treatment systems installation and service personnel for small crafts
- Small crafts and Boat manufacturers
- Maritime craft services
- Quality control professionals
Why should you use ISO 8099-2?
Discarding sewage produced onboard a small craft is one of the few tasks on a ship that should be taken utmost care of if you want to save yourself and your shipping company from heavy fines because the sewage generated aboard the small craft cannot be held for an extended period of time, it must be discharged into the sea. Sewage treatment systems play a vital role in deploying waste into the sea from small craft.
ISO 8099-2 provides you with the requirements for the design, construction, and installation of sewage treatment systems on small craft. You will be able to manufacture sailing craft that is safe to use, following the design guidelines provided in ISO 8099-2.
The guidelines provided in ISO 8099-2 helps you in building and installing efficient sewage treatment systems on small craft. You will also lengthen the lifespan of your sailing craft with ISO 8099-2 guidelines. Better treatment of waste ensures the prevention and removal of wastes from small crafts.
By adopting ISO 8099-2, you can build effective sailing craft and have the quality assurance to ensure that sailing crafts are produced according to the requirements and build trust.
